Do breastfeeding moms need calcium supplements?

Nursing mothers generally need to take calcium supplements. Calcium supplementation for breastfeeding mothers can be secreted through breast milk, which can indirectly increase the absorption of calcium by the child, avoiding the performance of calcium deficiency in the fetus, and can also promote the development of bones. Calcium supplementation for breastfeeding mothers can also prevent leg pain or leg cramps caused by calcium deficiency. Commonly used calcium are calcium carbonate or calcium gluconate, etc. During the breastfeeding period, you should pay attention to maintain a good state of mind, avoid eating spicy food, and eat more food high in protein and vitamins, so as to replenish the body’s nutrients. If any adverse condition occurs during the breastfeeding period, you should go to the hospital immediately, and the medication needs to be taken under the guidance of the doctor to avoid any adverse reaction.